GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| porous | possessing or full of pores |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| turbulence | the quality or state of being turbulent: such as |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
| dormant | represented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws |